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In CliffsNotes on Victory, you discover one of Joseph Conrad's most complex characters, Axel Heyst, a man who has withdrawn from life, and through circumstance, has come to live in isolation on an island -- until he meets the beautiful Lena and falls deeply in love with her. What follows is a tragic tale in an exotic setting that only Joseph Conrad could tell.

Chapter summaries and commentaries take you through Conrad's memorable novel, and critical essays help you understand structure and symbolism of the novel. Other features that help you study include

• A general summary of the complex plot of the novel
• Analyses of each of the main characters
• A section of review questions

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